Our Lemont Oktoberfest celebration is back at The Forge Adventure Park and better than ever! Featuring more bus transportation, more food, a full day of live music, and plenty of award-winning Pollyanna beer (and cocktails!), we're proud to be the only brewery celebrating Oktoberfest at The Forge's
No experience needed for this fun twist on our intro to pottery wheel class! Students aged 12-adult (8-11 with adult) will mix two different clay bodies together to create stunning marbled clay pots! What's Included: 3 hours of instruction, 2.5 lbs of hazelnut clay, and 2.5 lbs of
12th Annual event with bands, local food vendors, and BBQ Rib Contest. Free Admission.
The Morris Lion's Club and Fraternal Order of Eagles will be hosting a drawdown to benefit the Grundy County History Museum. The drawdown ticket is $100 and includes dinner for two and a chance to win up to $1500.There will also be raffles, auctions and 50/50.
The City of Pontiac's Summer Sendoff 2026 will feature Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band. Rockin' at the River Concerts are family-friendly, free, and open to the public. Food vendors will have items for sale, or you can bring your own picnic! Bring your own lawn
Gear up for an evening of German-inspired food & fashion! Step into The Grove at the Mansion for a night where Victorian elegance meets steampunk artistry. Enjoy exquisite food and drink, live music, and fashion inspired by the Mansion's 19th-century heritage. Proceeds support the legacy of this
Walk the site after dark at your own pace. Informational signs and lights are stationed throughout the grounds providing historical information and photos. Admission $12 to $32.
Bronkberry Farms hosts vendors from the Chicagoland area and beyond who showcase, share, and sell their unique products to the community. See what our talented crafters and vendors have to offer this season and mark your calendars to come out and enjoy a day at the farm,
Finish off the summer in Pontiac! The 15th Annual All Pontiac Car Show on Sunday, September 20, 2026, is the culmination of a full weekend of fun in Pontiac, Illinois. The celebration kicks off Saturday, September 19th, evening with the Summer Send Off Concert and Cruise-In at
Welcome to Dwight Harvest Days, where we're combining our usual start-of-Fall fun with a special celebration of 250 years since the United States declared its independence. Join us for a weekend filled with carnival rides, a Basset Waddle, live entertainment, and plenty of patriotic fun in downtown
The Siegel family welcomes everyone to come HARVEST FAMILY MEMORIES. General Admission tickets include more than 35+ attractions, from farm animals to pet and feed, Siegel's 5 sports ball zone, wagon rides to the u-pick pumpkin field, 6 unique play areas, life size pin art, train rides,
You'll enjoy some amazing music on stage, while literally wine-ing through the event. Shop with local businesses and Canal Market vendors, enjoy food at local restaurants and event food trucks... there's so much to do you'll want to make a weekend out of it. Admission is $5
Beginner friendly Nordic Card making workshop where participants will learn the basics of Nordic stamping. Cost is $5 for Sons of Norway members and $10 for non-members.
September's lecture is titled Planes and Trains. Dan Schott will present the history of flight and the local history, including Charles Lindberghs mail plane crash, along with Amelia Earhart's connection to LaSalle County, plus Wild Bill Crawford's death defying exploits. Then you will find out about train
In a town known for its quiet surprises, Engle Lane Theatre proves that big talent shines brightly in Streator.
The Siegel family welcomes everyone to come HARVEST FAMILY MEMORIES. General Admission tickets include more than 35+ attractions, from farm animals to pet and feed, Siegel's 5 sports ball zone, wagon rides to the u-pick pumpkin field, 6 unique play areas, life size pin art, train rides,
Walk the site after dark at your own pace. Informational signs and lights are stationed throughout the grounds providing historical information and photos. Admission is $12 to $32.
The Siegel family welcomes everyone to come HARVEST FAMILY MEMORIES. General Admission tickets include more than 35+ attractions, from farm animals to pet and feed, Siegel's 5 sports ball zone, wagon rides to the u-pick pumpkin field, 6 unique play areas, life size pin art, train rides,
This Ceremony will be managed by local Native American Gerald Savage (White Winnebago) a member of the Ho Chunk Nation. It will be held right behind the Aitken One-Room Schoolhouse.
Fresh foods and fresh vibes await. Stop by weekly to pick up fresh produce, flowers, and treats, or grab food from a local vendor and swing along to live music. The Farmers Market is a fan-favorite for all ages. Vendors change weekly so follow the market on Facebook
Sewing is a wonderful skill that opens the door to endless creativity and practical application. Whether you dream of designing your own clothes, crafting unique home decor, or simply repairing garments, a beginner sewing class is the perfect way to start your journey. This introductory course will
Dick Joyce will be presenting the History of Coal Mining in Grundy County. Mr. Joyce is a descendant of immigrant coal miners on both sides of his family. He has authored several published articles on Northern Illinois coal mining and published a book in 2024 titled Spring
STORYTIME is the best morning on the farm. YAY! Grab the kids and come out to listen to story reading, enjoy an interactive experience, and then visit the farm animals at 10:00 am every Wednesday of our season! Want more time on the farm after? We have
The Siegel family welcomes everyone to come HARVEST FAMILY MEMORIES. General Admission tickets include more than 35+ attractions, from farm animals to pet and feed, Siegel's 5 sports ball zone, wagon rides to the u-pick pumpkin field, 6 unique play areas, life size pin art, train rides,
This ongoing program runs from Wednesday, Sept. 23, to Sunday, Dec. 13. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays.This traveling exhibition, developed by South Carolina silhouette artist Clay Rice and the South Carolina State Museum, is based on the artists childrens book The Stick,